Vintage Post #7 - Don't Underestimate...

Dec 18, 2008


Current mood:good

Don't underestimate...

I have some sermon notes from the most current series of sermons - Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader. I thought I would write a couple of blogs with the material that popped out at me.

November 16th, the sermon was on Elijah - 1 Kings 18. The class lessons included...

1. Don't be afraid. Sometimes you will need to stand alone.

2. Don't be divided.

3. Don't underestimate the power of one totally dedicated life.

Number 3 really popped out at me. I try to be dedicated, but sometimes I just really mess up. I pray that my life will still have a positive effect on others. During this sermon, the preacher also talked about blame displacement and how we should take responsibility for our actions. Its not always easy to do that, but I do believe it is important.

Are You Excited About Heaven?

Sermon notes from June 15, 2008
Northside Christian Church - Robin Hart
Hebrews 11:13, 16

7 Reasons to be Exicted About Heaven

1. We get a New Body - Philippians 3:20, 1 Corinthians 15:50-54, 2 Corinthians 5:4

2. We'll Get to Eat Great Food - Matthew 8:11, Revelation 19:9

3. We Get to Talk with Bible Characters

4. We Get to See and Speak with Our Loved Ones - 2 Samuel 12:23, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

5. We'll Get to Live in a Perfect World - Revelation 21, Phillipians 3:20, Luke 10:20, Revelation 20:15, Revelation 21:27, Revelation 7:16,17, Revelation 21:4, Romans 7:18-25

6. We'll Get a New Home - John 14:1-3, Hebrews 11:10, Revelation 7:9

7. We'll Get to See God

1 John 3:2

How to Dream Bigger

Sermon notes from January 27, 2008
Northside Christian Church - Robin Hart

Ephesians 3:20 (Living Bible) "God, by His mighty power at work within us is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of, infinately beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts or hopes."

QUOTE - William Cary. "Attempt great things for God. Expect great things from God."

I. Five types of people
1. Those with NO dream. 3 results - frustration, boredom, and regrets.
2. Those who have a LOW dream.
3. Those who have the WRONG dream.
4. People who have a VAGUE dream. (John 17:4; Ephesians 3:11)
5. Those with GOD'S dream.

II. Eight steps on how to get God's dream
1. Open your mind to God. (Inspiration)
2. Do some research. (Information)
3. Start asking for advice. (Consultation)
4. Establish priorities. (Selection)
5. Evaluate the cost. (Evaluation)
6. Plan for problems. (Preparation)
7. Be willing to risk. (Confrontation)
8. Do it now. (Initiation)

III. Be aware of five potential dream busters
Family, Friends (Mark 5:35-36; Psalm 1:1-3; Exodus 23:2), Fatigue, Failure, Fear (Numbers 13:1; 18-20; 26-28)